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Favorites from Target’s 20 Years of Design for All- Anna Sui

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Salon Perfect x Wonka Nail Collection

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Urban Decay Naked Wild West Pallet Review

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    There are Too Many Camping Tents to Choose From….

    Right now I am on a roll to do research into which camping tent I want to buy. I already mentioned in a previous post I want to buy either a tent or a canopy to enjoy my back yard……

    By essieofwho April 20, 2026
  • Blog,  Hobbies,  Lifestyle,  Other

    The Search for Camping Gear for At Home Summer Fun

    Summer is coming soon. I am both excited and nervous about summer this year. I am excited about the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Yet, I am nervous because I live in Arizona, where the…

    By essieofwho April 17, 2026
  • Blog,  Books,  Lifestyle

    Promchanted by Morgan Matson Book Review

    In 2024, a new book written by Morgan Matson was published. The difference between this book and her previous books was this book was published by Disney and is inspired by Disneyland and Disney’s movie, Sleeping Beauty. The book, called…

    By essieofwho April 15, 2026
  • Blog,  Finance,  Lifestyle,  Personal & Comentary,  Shopping

    Reflections on a One Year Shift of My Shopping Habits

    Around this time of the year, I am normally shopping for many things. Some of these things are normal things that I need, but wear out over time. They include clothing, shoes, and a new purse. I also try to…

    By essieofwho April 14, 2026
  • Blog,  Books,  Lifestyle

    A Rant about K. L. Walther’s Books with Taylor Swift References in Them

    There has been some topics I wanted to write posts about, but never had the nerve or courage to write and publish. One of the posts is about how many Taylor Swift references in books that I’ve been reading. I…

    By essieofwho April 13, 2026
  • Blog,  Books,  Lifestyle

    Books I Read and Finished in March 2026

    After spending the month of February not reading as much as I planned, I got the urge to read again near the end of March. I had some time to spend reading, so I began to pick up books I…

    By essieofwho April 8, 2026
  • Blog,  Lifestyle,  Music,  Travel

    5 Music Festivals I’d Like to See

    It’s that time of the year when one of the biggest music festivals, Coachella, returns. Although there are many music festivals happening all year round, April is the time of the year when I pay attention to them. Originally, it…

    By essieofwho April 3, 2026
  • Arts,  Blog,  Lifestyle,  Personal & Comentary

    Daily Writing Prompt: When you were five, what did you want to be when you grew up?

    When I started this blog in 2017, there are several post ideas that I keep thinking about but always decide to not write. One of these post ideas is what I wanted to be when I grew up. Recently, I…

    By essieofwho March 27, 2026
  • Blog,  Books,  Lifestyle

    Book Review: A Frozen Heart by Elizabeth Rudnick

    Back in 2015, while I was taking care of a relative, I saw A Frozen Heart by Elizabeth Rudnick for sale at Walmart. I read a copy of my friend’s book, but I wasn’t able to finish it before I…

    By essieofwho March 26, 2026
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    Some of the Advice I Would Give to My Teenage Self

    Being a teenager is hard. Looking back on your teen years as an adult can be even harder. I know it is for me. When I was a teenager, I had a hard time. It didn’t seem like I had…

    By essieofwho March 24, 2026
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Hello! My name is Jessica Anderson, formerly known as Mary Ruth Anderson online, and I am a woman who lives in the Sonoran desert of Arizona. I started this blog in order to encourage myself to fulfill my dreams as well as talk openly about anything I am interested in.

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  • What are 5 everyday things that bring you happiness?- Daily Writing Prompt July 16, 2026
  • My Search for Camping Gear for Summer 2026- How the Search is Going and Changes in Plans July 14, 2026
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